Black History Month (and every month) provides the perfect opportunity to reflect on how we can make the tech landscape more inclusive—not just in words, but in action. Because despite efforts to diversify the tech industry itself, as well as tech-focused roles across industries, many companies still struggle to break free from traditional hiring practices that exclude nontraditional talent.
The solution to building an inclusive and diverse tech workforce? A bold—and proven—approach to tech talent hiring that moves beyond outdated and restrictive recruitment models. That’s where Hire-Train-Deploy (HTD) comes in.
With Hire-Train-Deploy, companies can reduce recruiting costs, de-risk hiring, and build a diverse, job-ready tech workforce—all while tapping into a largely untapped pipeline of skilled professionals from historically underrepresented backgrounds.
The problems with traditional tech hiring
The demand for tech talent is at an all-time high, yet traditional tech hiring methods haven’t kept pace. Many companies still rely heavily on resumes, traditional four-year degrees, and past experience, often overlooking talented, motivated candidates with the potential to thrive in technical roles.
This traditional hiring model also reinforces systemic barriers, particularly for women, people of color, and those from nontraditional education backgrounds. In fact, studies show that 75% of companies that don’t leverage nontraditional hires struggle to find the tech talent they need.
Hire-Train-Deploy solves these problems by shifting the focus from where candidates come from to what they can do. Instead of hiring based on pedigree, companies who take advantage of the HTD model hire based on proven skills, real-world experience, and potential.
How Hire-Train-Deploy works
Hire-Train-Deploy—as the name implies—is a three-phase process designed to deliver top tech talent faster, smarter, and more inclusively:
1. Hire
Forget expensive recruiting fees and slow hiring cycles. HTD taps into 老虎机游戏 Assembly’s alumni network of 100,000-plus graduates, 5,000-plus annual learners, and diverse community partnerships to source high-potential talent globally (and at scale).
2. Train
HTD candidates undergo intensive, job-specific training that equips them with both in-demand technical and soft skills. Built and taught by industry experts, our tech training curriculum provides hands-on learning opportunities and ensures they’re ready to contribute from day one.
3. Deploy
Once fully trained, HTD talent is deployed on a contract basis with ongoing coaching and mentorship—reducing risk for employers while maximizing retention. 91% of companies that hire through HTD retain their talent for two or more years.
Why Hire-Train-Deploy is a game-changer for diversity in tech
We know traditional tech hiring methods often reinforce bias and severely limit access to opportunities. Hire-Train-Deploy turns this on its head, helping companies meet predictable diversity goals while gaining access to a reliable, scalable tech talent pipeline. It’s a win for employers—and a win for motivated, nontraditional tech talent looking for a foot in the door.
Hire-Train-Deploy offers employers of all kinds:
1. Access to nontraditional talent
Many tech hiring programs still require a college degree or prior exact experience—criteria that disproportionately exclude underrepresented groups. HTD focuses on skills over degrees, opening doors for women, people of color, and career changers of all kinds.
2. Lower hiring risk, with higher retention
No matter the industry, no matter the size and scope of the company, de-risking tech hiring is crucial. HTD provides ongoing coaching and support to ensure new hires not only succeed, but stay long-term. With 91% retention rates, the Hire-Train-Deploy model delivers talent that truly sticks.
3. A scalable solution for workforce gaps
Many companies struggle to hire at scale—especially in high-demand tech fields like software engineering, UX design, data science, and AI. HTD enables businesses to flex and scale tech teams quickly and efficiently.
Hire-Train-Deploy in action: Proven results
Hire-Train-Deploy produces proven results. The numbers speak for themselves:
- 60% of HTD talent are women—a stark contrast to traditional tech hiring outcomes.
- 91% of companies retain HTD hires for two or more years—a testament to the program’s setup—and success.
- Hundreds of companies across industries—Disney, Capital One, and more—have leveraged HTD to build diverse, high-performing teams.
Hire-Train-Deploy has already helped countless businesses create inclusive, future-ready tech workforces. Will yours be next?
How to Get Started with Hire-Train-Deploy
This Black History Month—and every month of every year—let’s commit to actionable change in tech hiring.
If you’re ready to hire smarter, build inclusively, and invest in the next generation of highly motivated tech talent, Hire-Train-Deploy is your solution.
And if you’re a nontraditional learner looking to break into tech—check out our tech training courses that can help you make it real.